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Designer Homes – Banksia

DESIGNER HOMES CAIRNS - BANKSIA Do you have a narrow block? or looking for a design where you still can have side access? The Banksia will meet all your needs and all you would expect in a modern family home. With 4 bedrooms, a media, open plan living and even a butler's pantry, a galley kitchen flowing onto post-less doors out on to the patio. This design has...

Designer Homes – Russell

Designer Homes Cairns - Russel Introducing our new design the Russell, specifically designed for acreage or wide shallow blocks.Featuring 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 living areas this home will cater for your guests or ideal for large families.Perfect for those wanting lifestyle and entertainment there is a patio that would seem larger than most suburban back...

How to avoid hidden costs

Building a new home doesn't have to play out like a dramatic sitcom when one thing after another gets thrown at you. With proper planning, budgeting and a contingency fund in place you can handle any additional expenses that may pop up and also help your builder come in on budget. Talk to your builder Hidden costs are exactly that...hidden! They go unnoticed until after you have signed your...

Multi-gen living – why more Australian’s are living with family.

With house and land prices rising and a change in family dynamic and value, the demand for multigeneration living arrangements have increased steady over the last couple of years. Gone are the days when children rush to move out when they become of age and the elderly family members are moved to aged care facilities. We are seeing more children staying in their family homes for longer and people wanting...

Things to know BEFORE designing a new home

  Know your budget Before you speak to anybody, you need to know your budget. Know what you can afford and what you would like to spend. Keep in mind that these two numbers are never the same, so decide on your limit for the design & build of your new home. Once you have decided on a budget, it would be of a great benefit to disclose this amount in the design process for your new home, so you can...